Tauranga Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in New Zealand's North Island
About Tauranga
Tauranga sits at the head of a large harbour that extends along the western Bay of Plenty, with Matakana Island sheltering the harbour from the ocean. The volcanic cone and town of Mount Maunganui stand at the entrance to the harbour, 5 km north of Tauranga. "The Mount", as it is known, is a suburb of Tauranga, although it is often regarded as a satellite town. It is one of the major resort cities in New Zealand, famous for its beautiful beaches and surfing. The nameTaurangacomes from Maori and roughly translates to "sheltered anchorage". Due to its sheltered position to the east of the Kaimai Range, Tauranga enjoys a warm, dry climate, which has made it a popular place to retire to. During the summer months the population swells as holidaymakers flock to it. Much of the countryside surro
Top Attractions in Tauranga
Explore the best things to see and do in Tauranga:
- ★Katikati Bird Gardens
- ★Marshalls Animal Park
- ★McLaren Falls Park
- ★Mount Maunganui
- ★Tauranga Art Gallery
- ★Te Puna Quarry Park
- ★The Elms
Where to Eat in Tauranga
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga
- 🍴Harbourside
- 🍴Patrick's Pies Gold Star Bakery
Where to Stay in Tauranga
- 🏨Hotel On Devonport
- 🏨Just The Ducks Nuts Backpackers
- 🏨Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
- 🏨Papamoa Beachgrove Holiday Park
- 🏨Strand Motel
- 🏨Tauranga Tourist Park
Tauranga Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: